novelraw Chapter 1310: Those Old Geeks’ Unconventional Methods
Chapter 1310: Those Old Geeks’ Unconventional Methods
"The Wu Family has long harbored ambitions for the throne over the years, but due to fear of my strength, they have not dared to act rashly. Today, that old fool Wu Tianxiong claims to demand an explanation, but most likely he heard rumors of my secret injury and came to test my strength. I took this opportunity to crush his ambitions and also help you vent some frustration.However, don’t be fooled by how that old fool couldn’t put up any resistance against my blade just now. His strength isn’t actually that weak; he just can’t see through to the depths of my ability and doesn’t dare to openly confront me. Otherwise, if it truly came to a desperate gamble, with my injuries, I might not be his match in prolonged battle.
No wall is completely windproof; someday he will discover my injury. When that time comes and Wu Tianxiong has no more scruples and decides to fight without holding back, I’m afraid our Zue Family will face calamity." Lu Nianxin said seriously.
"Grandmother, what can I do?" Han Yan asked.
The intention behind Wu Tianxiong’s visit to the Imperial Palace today, Yue Fanchen also had suspicions about, but he didn’t expect the situation to be even more severe than he had anticipated. Han Yan surely didn’t want to see his ambitions succeed, but what could she do with her sixth-level Sword Master abilities?
Although she couldn’t discern her grandmother’s strength, she knew she was a master above the Sword Saint; even if Wu Tianxiong was a notch lower, he was definitely above the Sword Saint level. She didn’t believe her own strength could contend with a Sword Saint.
But could she just stand by and watch the Wu family’s scheme succeed, and watch as the Zue Family suffered calamity? Han Yan couldn’t bring herself to do that.
"You don’t need to do anything. Just observe the changes quietly. If trouble really arises, leave Shangyue and return to Anyun immediately. Also, I know your mother’s temperament; she’s a bit stubborn but genuinely passionate and sincere. If anything truly happens to us, you must take care of her, and don’t let her do anything foolish." Lu Nianxin said with an expression and tone clearly arranging things for Han Yan.
Hearing her grandmother’s arrangement, Han Yan’s eyes became a bit misty.
"Silly child, why are you crying already? I’m just saying it casually. Perhaps Wu Tianxiong isn’t that bold; I’m just worrying needlessly." Seeing the tears in Han Yan’s eyes, Lu Nianxin offered a word of comfort.
But Han Yan knew that her grandmother wasn’t worrying needlessly. If Wu Tianxiong had any hesitations before, today’s probe exposed his ambition beyond doubt. Lu Nianxin realized this clearly, which is why she spoke those words to Han Yan.
"Your Majesty, why don’t I revoke the decree first? We can discuss sealing Han Yan as Princess later." Yue Fanyi said.
Wu Tianxiong’s probe today was entirely unexpected for them, and it seemed unsuitable to bestow the title of Princess upon Han Yan at this moment. Announcing Han Yan’s identity now might implicate her mother and herself.
"That’s unnecessary. The matter of Fan Ling might fool others, but it won’t deceive that old fox Wu Tianxiong. If he truly conspires to usurp power, to eliminate potential threats, he won’t let Fan Ling go, and who knows what despicable means he might employ in secret.
If Fan Ling and Han Yan’s identities are made known to the world, he will have some scruples, making it harder for him to act." Lu Nianxin shook her head and said.
Hearing her grandmother’s words, Han Yan silently praised her wisdom. For various royal families, maintaining hereditary rule over their lands and kingdoms, they despise acts of usurpation most deeply. If the two countries, Shangyue and Anyun, restore diplomatic ties and she returns to Anyun with the status of Shangyue Princess, even if Wu Tianxiong’s conspiracy succeeds, it would be difficult for him to covertly harm them. Not to mention anyone else, even the Anyun Royal Family would not allow it.
Wu Tianxiong’s usurpation already lacks legitimacy, and for at least several centuries, he won’t gain recognition from other countries’ royal families. Under such circumstances, how could he boldly clash with Anyun?
Of course, for Han Yan, hiding in Anyun for survival seems impossible, as she can’t ignore her family’s life and death.
"Grandmother, is there truly no way to heal your injury?" Han Yan asked.
The key to everything was Lu Nianxin’s injury; as long as her injuries healed, Wu Tianxiong wouldn’t dare to act rashly.
"I’m afraid it’s incurable. Over the past two years, Fanyi has invited countless renowned physicians, all of whom are helpless. I’ve accepted my fate." Lu Nianxin said candidly.
"Can I take a look?" Han Yan asked tentatively.
"You understand medical skills?" Lu Nianxin asked in surprise.
"I studied a bit at Long Yan Academy." Han Yan replied honestly. Having only studied medicine for a short while, Han Yan lacked confidence, but unless she tried, she would not be at ease.
"I nearly forgot, those old fellows at Long Yan Academy had such an unconventional protocol; anyone wishing to participate in the Illusion Dragon Hall trials must learn a bit of everything. Go ahead and take a look, and should you actually heal Grandma, I’ll give you anything you want." Lu Nianxin apparently also knew the rules of Long Yan Academy, and understood that in addition to medicine, Han Yan likely learned a bit of alchemy and the Alchemy Array, and thus didn’t take her medical skills seriously, yet still did not want to reject her goodwill. She reached out her hand.
Holding the pulse point, Han Yan activated the Divine Martial Refining Soul Technique, sending a divine sense into Lu Nianxin’s body to investigate.
Compared to ordinary cultivators, Lu Nianxin’s meridians were many times wider and more resilient, with qi that was grand and full of spiritual essence.
Han Yan knew this wasn’t the qi of an ordinary swordsman but was the Holy Saint Gang Qi possessed by those at the Sword Saint’s Realm, incomparable in power and mystery.
Utilizing Holy Saint Gang Qi, masters of the Sword Saint’s Realm can not only unleash formidable sword power capable of toppling mountains and overturning seas but also greatly extend their lifespan. Living five or six hundred years or even a thousand years isn’t difficult.
However, at this moment, the Holy Saint Gang Qi within Lu Nianxin’s body was extremely unstable, fluctuating between strong and weak, intermittently, yet there were no abnormalities found within her meridians, qi sea, or internal organs.
There were no signs of poisoning, no indications of a seal, and indeed no traces of injury. If not already knowing she had been injured, Han Yan might have thought she had a strange illness.
"How could this be, it makes no sense." After a while, Han Yan withdrew her hand, muttering to herself, baffled.
"Enough, my injury is indeed bizarre. Even the court’s imperial physician, and those so-called renowned doctors claiming to be medical saints can’t discern any clues. Don’t stress yourself." Afraid Han Yan might feel disheartened, Lu Nianxin comforted her.
"Grandmother, who exactly did this to you?" Han Yan asked.
Faced with such an injury, she was utterly helpless and could only consider investigating the person who inflicted it. If she could find that individual and learn their cultivation technique and martial arts, she might be able to find a way to heal the injury.
"That, I’m not quite sure." Lu Nianxin hesitated for a moment before speaking. Although it was just a moment’s hesitation, Han Yan’s sharp eyes did not miss it.